MaryL wrote:
Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report.
The reason I'm reporting is that the vet said he has "extraordinary"
muscle tone for a blind cat, especially around his hind legs. I have
frequently posted suggestions that people get a good cat tree, and I
especially emphasize that for blind cats. I think this report shows one
of the benefits of a cat tree. In addition to the pleasure it brings,
it also has noticeable benefits for physical strength. The only thing
Holly can do that Duffy can't do is Holly can run full-speed through the
house and quickly turn directions, leap high, etc. That is Duffy's one
limitation, but he more than makes up for it by being a little gymnast
on the cat trees and other climbing poles I installed for him. He will
trot around at a surprising rate of speed for a blind cat, but he would
run into things if he tried to emulate Holly on that. Incidentally, the
vet also mentioned that his teeth are in excellent condition (no dry
food whatsoever).

Glad to hear Duffy is so well. I ascribe Mir's increased muscle tone to
all our cat trees, too. She loves climbing, and she loves hanging on a
tree while sharpening her claws. No wonder she has developed 200 grams
of extra muscle in her upper body!

Miranda doesn't have any problems with her teeth, either, and she
doesn't even recognize dry food as anything edible.

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban.
In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.